Jobs Tanzania:Grants Coordinator
International Rescue Committee Tanzania
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Job Summary
The Grants Coordinator reports to the (DDP) and is a member of the senior management team and participates in the country program's strategic planning processes.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Management level
Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in 40 countries, responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
With funding from donor governments, institutions, companies and individual supporters we strive to support people meet their basic rights with dignity and to be protected. In Tanzania, the IRC supports refugees and Tanzanian people in- and – out of camps with education, health and protection services.
We are currently recruiting a number of positions. If you have excellent strategic vision, professional skills, an understanding and leadership experience in humanitarian or development work with a cutting edge outlook, willingness to take action to have a positive impact for the clients we serve, then please consider applying for the following positions:
Position: Grants Coordinator
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Deputy Director of Programs (DDP)
Number of Positions: One (1)
Job Summary:
The Grants Coordinator reports to the (DDP) and is a member of the senior management team and participates in the country program's strategic planning processes. The Grants Coordinator will supervise one Deputy Grants Coordinator based in Kigoma Region and an intern based in Dar Es Salaam. This position has the following major responsibilities:
Grants & Compliance
Work with the Senior Grant Manager and Grant Manager to ensure that reports to donors are submitted on time; that reports are coherent and accurate (proposal, interim or final report)
In coordination with DDP, Field Coordinators and the Grant Manager, organize Grant Opening and Closing meetings, as well as monthly/regular grants review meetings which include representation from each unit (finance, programs, logistics) and ensure proper follow up of issues raised
Monitor and support the use of grants management tools such as FM01, BvAs, procurement planning and activity plans amongst program teams to ensure accurate tracking of implementation and timely alerts to potential challenges/obstacles
Coordinate with IRC-UK and IRC NY, monitor implementation of program to ensure they are in accordance with donor and IRC internal requirements and act as focal point in all communications with IRC Regional Unit and IRC UK office on Grants management issues, including sharing of monthly grant tracking updates.
Maintain proper records of all Grants and sub-grants.
Act as focal point in facilitating proposal and donor report reviews and approvals by technical advisors and other relevant persons at HQ (including maintaining OTIS).
Act as custodian of documentation of institutional knowledge and program activities in coordination with relevant sector supervisors and coordinators.
Train and support program staff on donor compliance, report writing, project and budget monitoring, record keeping, and Grants management.
Proposal Development
Work with DDP, Field Coordinators, Finance Controller, Deputy Grants Coordinator based in the field, Technical Coordinators to support the process of quality proposals and the development of new projects and funding proposals
Assist the DDP to align new proposals to the country Strategy Action Plan (SAP)
Liaise with NY grants units, technical units and IRC UK to ensure proposals meet internal standards, apply are donor compliant
Visit field sites in order to work directly with program staff on the development of proposals and to regularly visit IRC program activities
Fundraising & Visibility
In coordination with DDP cultivate donor relationships nationally and for specific target regions
Track upcoming opportunities by priority sector
Develop a communication and visibility strategy and support preparation of materials such as brochures and newsletters.
Support development of external communication tools as relevant for donor visits/meetings on IRC Tanzania as a whole and IRC Tanzania programs in particular
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, Masters Degree preferred.
At least three years’ experience working in humanitarian or development programs; regional experience preferred.
Previous experience working with international non-governmental organizations in the area of grant management previous experience in working with European and US public donors.
Previous successful experience developing projects and writing proposals to donors
International experience with experience in Africa.
Skills and Abilities: Strong proposal writing and budgeting skills, IT proficiency, excellent communication and writing skills, good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team setting, ability and willingness to travel to remote areas, and ability to prioritize high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent English written and verbal communications skills.
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
Applications for the position must include:
• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
• Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
• ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Subject line should contain position title on the subject line.
All applications should be sent through email to: tz-recruitment@rescue.org Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 17.00hrs January 2, 2019. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.